CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 20, 2023

The terms computer security, information security and cybersecurity were practically non-existent in the 1980s, but believe it or not, firewalls have existed in some form since that time. NGFWs boast critical security features such as intrusion prevention, VPN, anti-virus, and encrypted web traffic inspection.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Today, the average enterprise uses over 2000 cloud applications and services , and we expect this number will continue to grow as more businesses realize the efficiency, flexibility and collaboration benefits these services bring. The State of Security with Cloud Applications. Unfortunately, it isn’t.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 6, 2021

The most important and integral part of any data security begins with having firewalls installed in the environment. Not just that, installing firewalls is an essential requirement of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS ). This helps facilitates better accountability for the security of the CDE.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Whatever assets you happen to control, you want to be sure that they’re secure. Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) proliferate, and cyber-security is a hotbed of danger. Whether you are responsible for hardware, software or personnel, you need to be sure of your security measures. Diagnostics can then begin.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

New security solutions are now aiding healthcare organizations' IT teams in promptly resolving issues, even with devices from various manufacturers. These tools are equipped to interpret different rules, filters, and queries, enhancing the detection of vulnerabilities.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 2, 2019

This appears to be even more true today than it was when I began writing about business cyber risks at USA TODAY more than a decade ago. That said, it’s also clear that all too many SMBs remain ill equipped to assess evolving cyber threats, much less effectively mitigate them. That need is sizeable.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Attack surface management (ASM) is a relatively new cybersecurity technology that combines elements of vulnerability management and asset discovery with the automation capabilities of breach and attack simulation (BAS) and applies them to an organization’s entire IT environment, from networks to the cloud.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Let’s give a look at API vulnerabilities by reading the API Security Top 10 published by the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP). It’s no secret that cyber security has become a leading priority for most organizations — especially those in industries that handle sensitive customer information.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 26, 2023

Today’s interconnected digital landscape has enabled organizations to unlock new levels of efficiency via automation, cloud storage, modernization of legacy applications, and much more. The end result of these types of cyber attacks are often highly public and damaging data breaches. What Are Data Breaches?

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NetSpi Executives

MAY 1, 2024

Organizations require visibility into assets that need to be protected, prioritization of issues to remediate first, and easy-to-understand reporting on proactive security measures. NetSPI has been tackling these issues head on and is prepared to lead the path forward with proactive security.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 11, 2019

Yes, the rapid integration of digital technologies into all aspects of commerce has enabled wonderful new services. But it has also translated into an exponential expansion of the attack surface available to cyber criminals. LW provides consulting services to the vendors we cover.). They have come into common, everyday use.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 1, 2023

Don’t let their small size fool you: mobile devices can have a big impact on your security posture. Verizon Mobile Security Index 2022) 46 percent organizations that had suffered a mobile-related security breach in 2022 said that app threats were a contributing factor. It’s not.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 19, 2019

Security information and event management, or SIEM, could yet turn out to be the cornerstone technology for securing enterprise networks as digital transformation unfolds. Related: How NSA cyber weapon could be used for a $200 billion ransomware caper. Related: Autonomous vehicles are driving IoT security innovation.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

The internet is fraught with peril these days, but nothing strikes more fear into users and IT security pros than the threat of ransomware. A ransomware attack is about as bad as a cyber attack can get. Raising awareness about ransomware is a baseline security measure. Spam Filter. Screenshot example. Staff Awareness.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

In fact, New Orleans even declared a state of emergency due to the large number of public services that were directly impacted by this ransomware attack. In fact, our security research shows that cross-site scripting (XSS) led the pack in terms of stealthy attack methods, with 1.6 In comparison to last year, research.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 29, 2019

Hosted by a Microsoft cloud server, the 24 GB database includes the number of people living in each household with their full names, their marital status, income bracket, age, and more. The only real hint that this database belongs to some kind of service is that “member_code” and “score” each appear in every entry.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Cloud computing services, such as Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS), each have unique security concerns. Security concerns include data protection, network security, identity and access management, and physical security.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 29, 2023

Firewall-as-a-Service (FWaaS) offers firewall capabilities as a cloud-based service. Traditional firewalls protect the network perimeter, enforcing security standards by regulating incoming and outgoing traffic according to rules and traffic analysis. Why Is There a Need for FWaaS?

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 15, 2022

What is API Security? They keep everyone connected to vital data and services, enable all sorts of critical business operations, and make digital transformation possible. And that’s why companies need to secure their APIs. The most important aspect to understand is that API security is not the same as application security.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 5, 2023

In a perfect storm of lightning-quick edtech adoption with limited IT support, cybercriminals have seized on the opportunity to launch an unprecedented number of strikes against schools—21 ransomware attacks in January 2023 alone—straining resources and impacting the delivery of critical education services across the US.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Cloud security protects your critical information from unwanted access and potential threats through sophisticated procedures. Prioritizing cloud security helps guarantee that you have a safe, reliable resource for your data in today’s linked world. This increases user and service provider trust.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Hybrid cloud security is a framework for protecting data and applications in a computing environment that includes both private and public clouds. It combines on-premises and cloud-based resources to satisfy an organization’s diversified computing demands while ensuring strong security.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Whether you’re operating a global enterprise network or a small family business, your network’s security needs to be optimized with tools, teams, and processes to protect customer data and valuable business assets. Also read: What is Network Security?

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

To many, the answer is security – there are only 10,000 MSSPs currently operating after all. In the survey, cybersecurity spending came out ahead of other hot areas such as the cloud and artificial intelligence (AI). Also see: Best Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs). Understand the Many Facets of Security.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Secure web gateway (SWG) solutions help keep enterprise networks from falling victim to ransomware , malware , and other threats carried by internet traffic and malicious websites. This is accomplished through various components, including malware detection and URL filtering. How Secure Web Gateways Work.

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ForAllSecure

JUNE 16, 2021

APIs are vital in our mobile digital world, but the consequences of API security flaws have yet to be seen. During the pandemic sales of the Home Fitness cycle peloton grew massively, given its popularity, it's natural that security researchers would want to take a look. And we've had our fair share of security concerns with those.

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ForAllSecure

JUNE 16, 2021

APIs are vital in our mobile digital world, but the consequences of API security flaws have yet to be seen. During the pandemic sales of the Home Fitness cycle peloton grew massively, given its popularity, it's natural that security researchers would want to take a look. And we've had our fair share of security concerns with those.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 24, 2023

A cloud workload protection platform (CWPP) shields cloud workloads from a range of threats like malware, ransomware, DDoS attacks, cloud misconfigurations, insider threats, and data breaches.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

About 90% of cyber attacks begin with a phishing email, text or malicious link, so training users not to click on anything they’re not sure about could have the highest return on investment (ROI) of any prevention technique — if those training efforts are successful and reinforced. Don’t click on anything you’re unsure of.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 8, 2023

Unfortunately, text-based email protocols are extremely vulnerable to hacking and email has become the primary vector for cyber attacks. Organizations that understand email security in detail can adopt email security options that are a good fit for their needs and resources.

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Spinone

MAY 8, 2020

The threat landscape for businesses today is filled with many different security threats and attack vectors used by hackers and other malicious individuals. What are the types of cyber security threats? What Is a Cyber Attack? Cyber attacks target data in one way or another. First of all, what is a cyberattack?

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

A recent HP Wolf Security report found that email now accounts for 89% of all malware. The good news in that is that web and browser security are improving. The bad news is that email security is not. What is a Secure Email Gateway? Key Features of Secure Email Gateways.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 6, 2023

Whether deployed by ransomware groups or individuals via ransomware as a service (RaaS) , the most common method of ransomware deployment is a phishing email. What is Ransomware as a Service? In late 2022, Rackspace became a ransomware victim in one of the biggest cyberattacks ever suffered by a major cloud services vendor.

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Cisco Security

DECEMBER 8, 2022

But every once in a while one of these misleading, and sometimes malicious, emails manages to evade the filters that normally siphon them off, landing them in your inbox instead. If the recipient clicks on a link in an email, they’re brought to a web page that explains that there are outstanding delivery fees that need to be paid.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Just about anywhere you look, organizations are relying on Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) apps like Dropbox and Hubspot to help power their businesses. With more SaaS apps, however, comes increased security risks. In fact, 43 percent of organizations have dealt with one or more security incidents caused by a SaaS misconfiguration.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 23, 2022

The cyber landscape has changed dramatically over the last year. This new era of attacks demonstrate that the cyber landscape will never be the same. Cyber and information security is at the top of the list of planned investments for CIOs in 2022, with 66% reporting they expect to increase associated investments.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 9, 2023

Vulnerability management tools go well beyond patch management and vulnerability scanning tools by discovering security flaws in network and cloud environments and prioritizing and applying fixes. Intruder has direct integrations with cloud providers and runs thousands of thorough checks. Heimdal Security. Visit website.

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